Rock sediments are carried to other places by the wind, running water, and gravity. As these forces lose energy settling takes place. The sediments settle out of the air or water in rock particles graded by size with heavier pieces settle out first. Which term of describes this process of sedimentary rock formation?

A) Deposition
B) Lithification
C) Physical weathering
D) Chemical weathering

Nwhat way does renewable energy differ from nonrenewable energy?

In the following diagram, four different index fossils are labeled: which of the labeled fossils comes from the oldest organism? a b c d

1. crust 1 the metallic layer at the earth's center 2. inner core 3 the firm layer between the crust and the asthenosphere 3. lower mantle 2 the layer surrounding the inner core 4. asthenosphere 4 the semi-solid layer between the top layer and the upper mantle 5. upper mantle 5 the layer between the asthenosphere and lower mantle 6. top layer 6 the earth's outermost layer 7. outer core 7 the hottest part of the mantle